Payroll Outsourcing

Your Payroll, Simplified

Managing payroll in the UAE requires precision and compliance with MOHRE and GPSSA rules. Our Payroll Outsourcing helps you stay accurate and audit‑ready—so you can focus on running your business.

Payroll Calculation and Runs

Monthly gross‑to‑net payroll preparation aligned to UAE practices (basic pay, allowances, overtime, deductions) and WPS file readiness

Compliance Assistance

Guidance on UAE Labour Law requirements (contracts, WPS timing, payslip structure, EOSB obligations) and documentation for audits

Professional payslips and management reports that clearly separate basic salary (used for gratuity) from allowances and variable pay.

Payslips & Reports

Important: Transferring payments to employees is the sole responsibility of the employer. We prepare and support payroll end‑to‑end, but salary disbursement via WPS/bank is performed by you.

Other Services

UAE Pension (GPSSA) – Emiratis & GCC Nationals

The UAE pension system applies to UAE nationals (and GCC citizens under coordination with their home schemes). Employers must register Emirati staff and contribute monthly under GPSSA. Expatriate employees are not covered by GPSSA and instead receive EOSB/gratuity

Key points for Employers

• Mandatory registration of Emirati employees from month one; contributions are monthly

• Contribution rates (new federal framework): 11% employee + 15% employer; government may support 2.5% for private‑sector employees earning < AED 20,000

• Eligibility & coverage: Only UAE nationals and GCC citizens are covered; expatriates are outside the pension system and rely on EOSB.

• Pension calculation (GPSSA): Based on the average contribution salary over the last 3–5 years and service‑based entitlement rates (e.g., 60% at 15 years, scaling up to 100% at 35 years)

Our role: We set up and maintain GPSSA files for eligible staff, calculate monthly contributions, reconcile payroll/pension bases, and prepare compliance reports for inspections.

End of Service Benefits (EOSB) & Gratuity (UAE)

In the UAE private sector, eligible employees are entitled to end‑of‑service gratuity based on basic salary and length of service. (Allowances/bonuses are excluded from the gratuity base.)

Why it Matters?

• Compliance is non-negotiable – Avoid penalties and disputes by ensuring accurate calculations.

• Employee confidence – A transparent EOSB process builds loyalty and protects your brand reputation.

Eligibility Highlights

• Minimum one year of continuous service.

• Payment timelines and compliance are monitored under MOHRE; employers must settle dues promptly.

Our role: We compute EOSB accurately (including daily rate, service period, caps, and any reductions applicable to resignation under older unlimited contracts) and provide a clear breakdown for your review.

What’s Included in Our Payroll Outsourcing (UAE)

Comprehensive payroll outsourcing tailored for UAE businesses.

• Payroll master data setup (contracts, grades, allowances) aligned to MOHRE formats

• Monthly payroll preparation, validation, exception handling, and WPS file preparation.

• Payslips (employee‑friendly; audit‑ready) with clear earnings/deductions segmentation.

• EOSB/gratuity calculations with legal caps and legacy contract rules where relevant.

• GPSSA configuration, contribution calculations (for Emiratis/GCC), and statutory reporting

• Compliance checklists and quarterly payroll audits to keep you inspection‑ready.

Excluded: Bank transfers to employees/suppliers; we do not act as a paying agent. Salary disbursement and WPS submission are performed by the employer’s bank.

Important: Wage Protection System (WPS)

The UAE requires salaries to be paid through the Wage Protection System (bank/exchange house channels approved by the Central Bank) within statutory timelines. We prepare SIF/WPS files and reconciliation; you execute the transfers.

Payroll FAQs

What is included in payroll outsourcing in the UAE?

Our service covers payroll preparation, WPS file generation, gratuity and EOSB calculations, and GPSSA pension compliance.

Is gratuity calculated on basic salary or total salary?

Gratuity in the UAE is calculated on the employee’s basic salary only, excluding allowances and bonuses.

Are there payroll taxes in UAE?

The UAE does not impose personal income tax, so payroll taxes are generally not deducted from salaries.

Do you handle salary transfers?

No, salary transfers via WPS remain the employer’s responsibility. We prepare accurate files for easy processing.

Who is eligible for UAE pension contributions?

Only UAE nationals and GCC citizens are covered under GPSSA. Expatriates receive end-of-service benefits instead.

Why outsource payroll in the UAE?

Outsourcing ensures compliance, reduces errors, saves time, and keeps your business audit-ready.

Ready to streamline payroll?

Get in touch to schedule a quick audit of your current payroll setup and see how we can help.